This is what the Mail’s Adam Crafton has reported overnight that the deal to buy Newcastle has concluded according to the reps of Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan.
We will wait and see, however, since they tried to buy Liverpool for a massive £2B last August, and apparently didn’t come up with the funds.
Crafton also reported on that deal.
But £350M is a lot less than £2B – £1.65B less – we assume these reports are accurate.
We hope the reports are accurate – here are the tweets sent out by Adam Crafton.
BUT caution needed. As reported in August, same Sheik had a £2bn agreement in principle with Liverpool. His CEO met Tom Werner in NYC. But they failed to provide proof of funds or £25m deposit/downpayment. Tonight, however, they insist they have bought Newcastle. 2/2
— Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) May 26, 2019
28 comments so far
Ron Knee
May 27, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Comment #1Mark Douglas@MsiDouglas
A lot of gaps need filling in yet on this #nufctakeover situation.
For me, priority remains Rafa’s contract. 35 days to get it sorted – whether owner is Ashley or AN Other. Sign. Him. Up.
toonbrother
May 27, 2019 at 9:29 AM
Comment #2Champions league here we come baby!!!
toonbrother
May 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Comment #3Rondon , Rafa and Fornals are the priority
Diame deserves a one year extension as a parting gift
martoon
May 27, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Comment #4Le Ryder 41 mins – #nufc have confirmed some talks with Shaikh Khaled. But say there is still “some way” to go on a deal. More to follow.
So maybe hold the celebrations!
Reilly
May 27, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Comment #5Luke Edwards
@LukeEdwardsTele
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Sorry everyone but more and more cold water being poured on these claims now from a variety of sources. At best talks have taken place and will continue but no deal agreed as I understand it
count
May 27, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Comment #6Diame parting gift? What planet are you on?
Posh_Geordie
May 27, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Comment #7Still the same situation as before. I’d not put it past Ashley to I’m drag it out then offend then by moving the goal posts and the deal collapses. Then he’ll spout he tried his best and oh darn there is no time to sign anyone.
lesh
May 27, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Comment #8Martoon
Agreed, it’s likely that if the interest is real and agreement is close, Ashley will start pi$$ing about to try to squeeze as much as he can out of a buyer. That being so, he could well be with us next season.
ctommo
May 27, 2019 at 9:39 AM
Comment #9Micky, JDdubai. obviously we have no idea whats gonna happen, but if we get some freak miracle positive announcement by tomorrow, i’ll be in Kickers sports city after 7 a side at 9pm tomorrow. Beers are on me. . . . 😉
Bambams
May 27, 2019 at 9:40 AM
Comment #10Reports….Luke Edwards
Sorry everyone but more and more cold water being poured on these claims now from a variety of sources. At best talks have taken place and will continue but no deal agreed as I understand it #nufc
lesh
May 27, 2019 at 9:40 AM
Comment #11Posh_Geordie
Agree with you @7
Ashley’s greed is such he just doesn’t know when to stop!
zargothuk
May 27, 2019 at 9:43 AM
Comment #12I knew it.Cold water already
Charlie in the Gallowgate
May 27, 2019 at 9:44 AM
Comment #13May be the press don’t want it to happen as they will have nowt to say in a months time
toonincheek
May 27, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Comment #14Were there any doubt as to whether a new owner would meet
the FAs “fit and proper owner” requirements, it would make
sense to submit those papers to the FA early.
Otherwise, they could waste a lot of time agreeing a deal
only for the FA to prevent it.
Lindisfarne
May 27, 2019 at 9:47 AM
Comment #15Watch n see, Strawberry Place being bougt back to the club for a fee ten times the amount we received.
toonbrother
May 27, 2019 at 9:48 AM
Comment #16I sense some people are actually saddened by this news
Now that bogeyman ashley is gone, they will no longer have a pantomime villain to hate
No one to take their frustrations out on anymore. unlucky
I bet they are secretly praying this news isnt true. lol
Jail for Ashley
May 27, 2019 at 9:51 AM
Comment #17toonbrother,
Don’t be so gawd damn stupid, we know you’re not the brightest but howay man!!!
JP...from The Rock
May 27, 2019 at 9:52 AM
Comment #18https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11729397/sheikh-khaled-bin-zayed-al-nehayans-newcastle-talks-ongoing
It’s on Sky Sports News Now too! Happy days!!!
Lovem or Hatem
May 27, 2019 at 9:53 AM
Comment #19So conflicting reports coming out now. Maybe the sun went for the sensational headline. Whereas in reality talks have just begun.
If the FA and EPL have been informed of a change in ownership I would feel more positive about the takeover
lochinvar
May 27, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Comment #20X
DubaiMicky
May 27, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Comment #21@ctommo, would love to join you, but I’ll be in Pebbles at Bin Majid in RAK.
If you’re up this way over the holidays give me a shout, more than happy to claim your beers LOL.
Same goes for JDdubai of course.
Oh down that way quite a few Toon fans normally hang out at the end of the bar (near the door, not the pool tables) at Goodfellas, Ramee Rose Tecom.
Jail for Ashley
May 27, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Comment #22What’s worrying is if it is for sale at £350M it should be just a formality if there is to be a sale, it’s the add ons and hidden contracts that could scupper things, maybe he wants £350M plus additional X millions for each separate franchise ie shirts, advertising, catering etc
simon376
May 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Comment #23Jail, know exactly what you mean. Also know that these guys still worry about their money, but if that is the case, he is the only one who has been mentioned that could probably cope with that situation
Keith G
May 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Comment #24After all the excitement following the Sun’s ‘exclusive’ unfortunately things are starting to unravel a bit – from a done deal with contracts signed etc to a long way to go – the amount of misinformation is increasing by the minute.
I will believe it when an official announcement is made – don’t hold your breath though!
Lovem or Hatem
May 27, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Comment #25Luke Edwards also saying this too:
Luke Edwards
@LukeEdwardsTele
But let’s not give up entirely, there is a short window for a takeover to happen and there is stuff going on away from public glare by people who aren’t interested in publicity. As with Benitez contract, let them get on with it #NUFC
Pickup Points Benitez
May 27, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Comment #26Toonbrother @16
Never mind. We will always have you
Munster Mag
May 27, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Comment #27Stopped on journey again to check in. Aaaaarrrgghhh
toonbrother
May 27, 2019 at 10:03 AM
Comment #28@pickup it would better to lose the hate altogether mate
it’s much healthier for the soul